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Esmeralda and Claude Frollo, 1831. Creator: Boulanger, Louis Candide (1806-1867)
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Esmeralda and Claude Frollo, 1831. Creator: Boulanger, Louis Candide (1806-1867)
Esmeralda and Claude Frollo, 1831. Found in the collection of the Maison de Victor Hugo
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1831 Boulanger Esmeralda Hugo Hunchback Of Notre Dame Louis Candide 1806 1867 Maison De Victor Hugo Notre Dame De Paris Victor Hugo Watercolour On Paper
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Esmeralda and Claude Frollo
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is an exquisite watercolor painting created by the renowned French artist Louis Candide Boulanger in 1831. This masterpiece, currently housed in the Maison de Victor Hugo, is a captivating representation of two iconic characters from Victor Hugo's literary masterpiece "The Hunchback of Notre Dame." Boulanger's painting brings to life the intricate relationship between Esmeralda, the beautiful and enigmatic gypsy, and Claude Frollo, the obsessive and tormented archdeacon of Notre Dame Cathedral. The artist masterfully captures the contrasting emotions and energies of these characters through his skillful use of color, texture, and composition. Esmeralda is depicted as a radiant and alluring figure, her vibrant red dress and flowing golden hair contrasting starkly against the muted tones of Frollo's dark robes. Her expressive eyes are filled with a mixture of curiosity, mischief, and defiance, as she playfully tosses a flower over her shoulder. Frollo, on the other hand, is portrayed as a brooding and menacing presence, his hunched back and intense gaze conveying his deep-rooted obsession with Esmeralda. The artist expertly captures the complexities of Frollo's character, revealing both his inner turmoil and his unyielding determination. This painting is a testament to Boulanger's exceptional talent as a painter and his ability to bring literary characters to life through his art. It is a stunning example of the Romantic movement in French art, with its emphasis on emotion, imagination, and the supernatural. The allegorical nature of the painting, with its exploration of themes such as love, obsession, and redemption, continues to captivate and inspire viewers to this day.
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